Low-barrier, local assistance is vital because it meets people where they are quickly, respectfully, and without unnecessary obstacles.
Many people in need hesitate to seek help from institutions or large organizations like governments and United Way due to past experiences of stigma, complex application processes, or a lack of personal connection. These barriers can deepen feelings of shame or exclusion, preventing individuals from accessing the support they deserve. Local help, by contrast, offers familiarity, trust, and culturally responsive care, making assistance more accessible, more compassionate, and ultimately more effective.
When support is accessible and respectful, it not only meets immediate needs but also affirms the inherent worth of every person, fostering trust and long-term resilience. Equitable and dignified aid is not just more compassionate, it’s more effective, ensuring that resources reach those most impacted and helping communities rebuild with strength and self-determination.
Do you need assistance?
No matter your circumstances, if the flooding has impacted your life, you deserve support, and these funds exist to help you recover with dignity.
Many people hesitate to ask for help, but this funding is here for you, without judgment, because your needs and wellbeing truly matter.
Even if you’re unsure whether you “qualify” in spirit, please know this assistance was created precisely for individuals like you, who have endured hardship and are deserving of care.
Please contact Tiffanie Jackson, Executive Director at SAFE, via email (ExecutiveDirector@safealamance.org) or text (336-639-2976). Note: In order to maintain confidentiality, please do not call the SAFE main number and leave a message.
Do you know someone who needs assistance?
Please share this information with them, or go to saxapahawforward.org for this information, other opportunities, and updates as they become available.
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